Keane denies teen assault charge

Manchester United captain Roy Keane today denied assaulting a 16-year-old boy, causing criminal damage, and using threatening or abusive behaviour when he appeared before magistrates in Trafford, Greater Manchester.

The 33-year-old Republic of Ireland international is alleged to have clashed with the teenager near his home in the Manchester suburb of Hale on Saturday, September 4.

Keane was accused of assaulting the boy close to Hale golf course and damaging a neck-chain.

Keane, who wore a grey suit with a blue shirt and blue tie, confirmed his name and address to the court before pleading not guilty to the three charges.

The case was adjourned to a pre-trial review on October 21 at Trafford Magistrates’ Court.

Keane was released on unconditional bail.